King James Version:
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¶ And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.
Complete Jewish Bible:
When Yeshua arrived at the other side of the lake, in the Gadarenes' territory, there came out of the burial caves two men controlled by demons, so violent that no one dared travel on that road.
Berean Standard Bible:
When Jesus arrived on the other side in the region of the Gadarenes, He was met by two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs. They were so violent that no one could pass that way.
American Standard Version:
And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gadarenes, there met him two possessed with demons, coming forth out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man could pass by that way.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G2532} when he{G846} was come{G2064} to{G1519} the other side{G4008} into{G1519} the country{G5561} of the Gergesenes{G1086}, there met{G5221} him{G846} two{G1417} possessed with devils{G1139}, coming{G1831} out of{G1537} the tombs{G3419}, exceeding{G3029} fierce{G5467}, so that{G5620} no{G3361} man{G5100} might{G2480} pass{G3928} by{G1223} that{G1565} way{G3598}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Mark 5:1
- ¶ And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
Mark 5:20
- And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all [men] did marvel.
Luke 8:26
- And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee.
Luke 8:39
- Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.
Acts 10:38
- How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
Matthew 4:24
- And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.
Genesis 15:21
- And the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.
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Commentary for Matthew 8:28
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ. - Strong's Number: G2064
There are 604 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔρχομαι
Transliteration: érchomai
Pronunciation: el'-tho
Description: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively):--accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set. - Strong's Number: G1519
There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰς
Transliteration: eis
Pronunciation: ice
Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively). - Strong's Number: G4008
There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πέραν
Transliteration: péran
Pronunciation: per'-an
Description: apparently accusative case of an obsolete derivative of (to "pierce"); through (as adverb or preposition), i.e. across:--beyond, farther (other) side, over. - Strong's Number: G5561
There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: χώρα
Transliteration: chṓra
Pronunciation: kho'-rah
Description: feminine of a derivative of the base of χάσμα through the idea of empty expanse; room, i.e. a space of territory (more or less extensive; often including its inhabitants):--coast, county, fields, ground, land, region. Compare τόπος. - Strong's Number: G1086
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Γεργεσηνός
Transliteration: Gergesēnós
Pronunciation: gher-ghes-ay-nos'
Description: of Hebrew origin (גִּרְגָּשִׁי); a Gergesene (i.e. Girgashite) or one of the aborigines of Palestine:--Gergesene. - Strong's Number: G5221
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑπαντάω
Transliteration: hypantáō
Pronunciation: hoop-an-tah'-o
Description: from ὑπό and a derivative of ἀντί; to go opposite (meet) under (quietly), i.e. to encounter, fall in with:--(go to) meet. - Strong's Number: G1417
There are 124 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δύο
Transliteration: dýo
Pronunciation: doo'-o
Description: a primary numeral; "two":--both, twain, two. - Strong's Number: G1139
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δαιμονίζομαι
Transliteration: daimonízomai
Pronunciation: dahee-mon-id'-zom-ahee
Description: middle voice from δαίμων; to be exercised by a dæmon:--have a (be vexed with, be possessed with) devil(-s). - Strong's Number: G1831
There are 216 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐξέρχομαι
Transliteration: exérchomai
Pronunciation: ex-er'-khom-ahee
Description: from ἐκ and ἔρχομαι; to issue (literally or figuratively):--come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, get out, go (abroad, away, forth, out, thence), proceed (forth), spread abroad. - Strong's Number: G1537
There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκ
Transliteration: ek
Pronunciation: ex
Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion. - Strong's Number: G3419
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μνημεῖον
Transliteration: mnēmeîon
Pronunciation: mnay-mi'-on
Description: from μνήμη; a remembrance, i.e. cenotaph (place of interment):--grave, sepulchre, tomb. - Strong's Number: G3029
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λίαν
Transliteration: lían
Pronunciation: lee'-an
Description: of uncertain affinity; much (adverbially):--exceeding, great(-ly), sore, very (+ chiefest). - Strong's Number: G5467
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: χαλεπός
Transliteration: chalepós
Pronunciation: khal-ep-os'
Description: perhaps from χαλάω through the idea of reducing the strength; difficult, i.e. dangerous, or (by implication) furious:--fierce, perilous. - Strong's Number: G5620
There are 83 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὥστε
Transliteration: hṓste
Pronunciation: hoce'-teh
Description: from ὡς and τέ; so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow):--(insomuch) as, so that (then), (insomuch) that, therefore, to, wherefore. - Strong's Number: G3361
There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μή
Transliteration: mḗ
Pronunciation: may
Description: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas οὐ expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas οὐ expects an affirmative one)) whether:--any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also ἐὰν μή, ἵνα μή, οὐ μή, μῆκος, μηκύνω, μήν, μὴ οὐκ. - Strong's Number: G5100
There are 419 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τὶς
Transliteration: tìs
Pronunciation: tis
Description: an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object:--a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever). - Strong's Number: G2480
There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἰσχύω
Transliteration: ischýō
Pronunciation: is-khoo'-o
Description: from ἰσχύς; to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively):--be able, avail, can do(-not), could, be good, might, prevail, be of strength, be whole, + much work. - Strong's Number: G3928
There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: παρέρχομαι
Transliteration: parérchomai
Pronunciation: par-er'-khom-ahee
Description: from παρά and ἔρχομαι; to come near or aside, i.e. to approach (arrive), go by (or away), (figuratively) perish or neglect, (causative) avert:--come (forth), go, pass (away, by, over), past, transgress. - Strong's Number: G1223
There are 580 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: διά
Transliteration: diá
Pronunciation: dee-ah'
Description: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance. - Strong's Number: G1565
There are 244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκεῖνος
Transliteration: ekeînos
Pronunciation: ek-i'-nos
Description: from ἐκεῖ; that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed:--he, it, the other (same), selfsame, that (same, very), X their, X them, they, this, those. See also οὗτος. - Strong's Number: G3598
There are 99 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὁδός
Transliteration: hodós
Pronunciation: hod-os'
Description: apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means:--journey, (high-)way.